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SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW WARNING May cause moderate irritation to the skin. May cause dermatitis. May be absorbed. Severe irritant to the eyes. Vapors, gases, mists or aerosols may cause irritation to the upper respiratory tract. Prolonged exposure may cause dizziness and headache. DOT hazard: Flammable liquid Odor Slight Hydrocarbon; Appearance Yellow, Liquid Fire fighters should wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus(full face-piece type). Proper fire-extinguishing media: dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or foam--Water spray should be used only to cool fire-exposed containers and disperse vapors. ********************************************************************************

Potential health effects

ACUTE SKIN EFFECTS:

Principle Routes of Exposure

May cause moderate irritation to the skin. May cause dermatitis. May be absorbed. ACUTE EYE EFFECTS: Severe irritant to the eyes. ACUTE RESPIRATORY EFFECTS: Primary route of exposure;Vapors, gases, mists or aerosols may cause irritation to the upper respiratory tract. Prolonged exposure may cause dizziness and headache. INGESTION EFFECTS: May cause gastrointestinal irritation with possible nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, unconsciousness and injury to the kidneys and liver. Small amounts aspirated during ingestion/vomiting may cause lung injury, possibly death. TARGET ORGANS: Prolonged or repeated exposure may increase the risk of cancer and/or cause toxicity to the liver, kidney, nervous system and reproductive system, CNS depression and/or defatting-type dermatitis.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Not known. SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE: Excessive dermal exposure causes defatting and drying of skin. Excessive inhalation of vapors causes dizziness, headache and nausea.